Strong schools make a strong community.

Buffalo Promise Neighborhood is a unique public / private partnership that inspires the collaboration and commitment of local leaders in education, business, community services, philanthropy, healthcare and government to help build strong schools that promote academic achievement and healthy development.

Our four schools, located in the Northeastern corner of the City of Buffalo, are plagued with high poverty with more than 90 percent of high school students at risk for not graduating on time, and many more never making it to college. This is also a neighborhood bounding with promise, including dedicated community stakeholders, an ongoing commitment to educational reform and rich physical, cultural and economic assets.

Early childhood intervention is the greatest predictor of future academic success. That’s why we partner with the area’s leader in early childhood education. Buffalo Promise Neighborhood's two Children’s Academy locations, in partnership with EduKids, are tuition-free early childhood education centers, serving 230 students and their families with children aged 6 weeks through PreK.

Westminster Community Charter School, home of the Lions, is a K–8 Buffalo Charter School with 550 enrolled students. Pride is paramount here – we give our students reasons to love school and to focus on becoming their best selves.

Highgate Heights Elementary (Buffalo Public School #80) is a PreK–8 school with 425 students. We focus on academics, along with developing healthy minds and bodies. Learning is rigorous, adaptable and supports a range of student needs. Instructional “coaches” throughout the school help create diverse learning experiences and individualized plans.

100 percent of the students engaged in PAZ that attend the Children’s Academy are kindergarten ready.

The Westminster school day is extended by an hour to allow students exposure to Art, Music and Drama.

Our school culture supports student success. We align teachers, parents, and the community to meet the needs of each student.

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Our goal is to help shape well-rounded students by advancing thought provoking academics, dynamic educational technology, and a daily focus on nutrition and fitness.

Buffalo Promise Neighborhood is a long-term collaboration between M&T Bank and its community to empower schools, students, and families. We understand that learning and opportunity are intrinsically connected, and that success is most meaningful when its shared by everyone.